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About Convict Lake Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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- Restrooms
- Laundry
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- Parking
On Site Services
- General Store
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- Lake Access
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (561)
What Guests Are Saying
Convict Lake Campground offers a stunning location with beautiful views, clean facilities, and friendly hosts, making it an ideal spot for both short stopovers and extended stays. The campground is well-maintained, with daily bathroom cleaning and convenient amenities like firewood sales and a nearby store. However, many sites lack shade and privacy, and bear encounters can be an issue, particularly for campers with food safety concerns. Overall, visitors appreciate the serene environment and recreational opportunities available in this picturesque area.
What Guests Are Saying
Convict Lake Campground offers a stunning location with beautiful views, clean facilities, and friendly hosts, making it an ideal spot for both short stopovers and extended stays. The campground is well-maintained, with daily bathroom cleaning and convenient amenities like firewood sales and a nearby store. However, many sites lack shade and privacy, and bear encounters can be an issue, particularly for campers with food safety concerns. Overall, visitors appreciate the serene environment and recreational opportunities available in this picturesque area.
Review Summary
Michelle T
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The Campsite was nice, Clean. The bathrooms were sparkling clean....so nice!! We did the hike to Mildred Lake, while the map says it is 4.5 mi, the sign says 5 mi...and my pedometer said 6 mi...so be aware of that if you choose to go. Now that I have been there once, I now know the campsite numbers I will try to reserve for my next time!!
Bob F
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The campground host's are the best! Campsites and fire pits are clean when you arrive, the bathrooms are VERY clean and sanitized throughout the day, and deer greet you when you arrive! Beside all that, the fishing was awesome!
Sue C
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Been coming to Convict for 50 years and it will always be my favorite place !!
Richard M
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Always a good time
JOHN C
VerifiedFebruary 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Our reservation got canceled due to the national forest closures. Disappointing. Was so looking forward to returning there.
Brigitte W
VerifiedApril 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Be prepared for the unknown weather.
WAYNE W
VerifiedMay 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
I think the campground needs to be update there camp sites, by making the sites larger. I have been camping there for over 40 years and haven’t seen a lot of improvements.
Michael N
VerifiedMay 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The campground is fairly clean and well kepted up. The location gets alot of traffic. Very close to few hot springs and Mammoth lakes
Shirley S
VerifiedMay 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Always beautiful at Convict Lake. Restrooms are clean & sites are well maintained. Dennis, the camp host is friendly and extremely helpful. Great trip!
Steven W
VerifiedMay 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
“Hats off” to the manager ‘Dennis’ and his crew! They did a great job keeping bathrooms cleaned. My father and I used the campground a lot from 1984-2009. We then sold the camper and used motels until Dad got too old to fish. He passed away last year. I am now camping again. One note: I really appreciate the soap-dispensers in the bathrooms. They weren’t available in the old bathrooms (before they were remodeled). See you on June 6, my next reservation for Convict Lake campground!
Location & Directions for Convict Lake Campground
Hcr 79, Box 54, Crowley Lake, CA 93546 United States
Elevation: 2,302 ft
Getting There
Convict Lake Campground is about 34 mi north of Bishop, California on Highway 395. From Bishop, travel north on 395. The turnoff to the campground is across from Mammoth Yosemite Airport and is well-signed. From Mammoth Lakes, travel on Highway 39...
Convict Lake Campground is about 34 mi north of Bishop, California on Highway 395. From Bishop, travel north on 395. The turnoff to the campground is across from Mammoth Yosemite Airport and is well-signed. From Mammoth Lakes, travel on Highway 395 south for 5 mi. Turn west off of Highway 395.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
12PM
General
- No electricity, water or sewer site hookups
- Reservations are site-specific. Changing campsites after arrival is prohibited
- No ATVs or ORVs allowed in the facility
- Convict Lake is a no-wake lake
- Generators allowed only during non-quiet hours; three-hour maximum run time and must be attended while running
- Day use parking is adjacent to the campground
- Two dogs are allowed and must be leashed
- This is a high elevation facility; please use caution when traveling from lower elevations; campground usually not clear of snow until late May or early June
- Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating; always keep a clean camp and do not feed any wild animals
- Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground.
- Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
- Reserved Sites will be held until the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
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Last updated: October 18, 2026
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